Siemens Sinumerik 840D Operating Turning page 211

Measuring a tool
Measuring tool automatically
During automatic measuring, you determine the tool dimensions in the di-
rections "X" and "Z" with the aid of a probe. The tool offset data is then cal-
culated from the known position of the tool carrier reference point and the
probe.
If you wish to measure your tools with a tool probe, the machine manufac-
turer must parameterize special measuring functions for that purpose.
Enter the cutting edge position and the radius or diameter of the tool in the
tool list before performing the actual measurement.
The probe has to be calibrated first.
6.2 Vertical softkey bar (VSK)
Display area Description
By pressing the VSK 1 "Manual" the input mask
"Length manual" opens (see section 6.3).
By pressing the VSK 2 "Automatic" the Input mask
"Length auto" opens (see section 6.4).
By pressing the VSK 6 "Calibrate probe" the input
mask "Probe calibration" opens (see section 6.5).
By pressing the VSK 8 "Back" switch back to the
main screen.
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Notes